YELLOW, NOT MELLOW
San Juan Mountain Mustard
877-875-2843 sanjuanmustard.com
From its perch in Durango, this tiny company turns out a bold lineup of locally influenced and grandmother-inspired mustards and chutneys, including Honey Chipotle, Caliente Cream and Cranberry Spice. Plus, there are tasty recipes on the website.
THOUGHT THAT COUNTS
State park gift certificates
parks.state.co.us
What if you could take all of Colorado’s outdoor wonders – the trees, rocks and wildflowers, the birds, elk and trout – and place everything in an envelope and give it to a friend to enjoy? Well, maybe you can. Colorado State Parks sells gift certificates worth $5 to $50. They can be redeemed for camping or entrance fees or an annual pass. Get them online.
COOL WALK
Snowshoe Tour
Vista Verde Ranch, just off Seedhouse Road, near Clark
970-879-3858
Each Friday through March, the Vista Verde Ranch opens up its grounds for a free snowshoe tour. A naturalist leads the walk pointing out different trees and wildlife. You can grab a meal before or after the tour, which heads out at 2 p.m. The ranch, near Steamboat Springs, is easy to find, but you’ll need directions, available at vistaverde.com. You’ll also need reservations, so call ahead.
